Life is good with a clean mouth, whether it’s an everyday or emergency situation. Read below to learn the advantages of Salvadira Persica.
The Toothbrush Tree is valued as a medicinal plant since it contains a number of active compounds that promote good dental hygiene and have been shown to reduce tooth decay, plaque and gum disease.
Here are a few noted benefits
- Kills bacteria that causes gum disease
- Fights plaque effectively
- Useful and effectiveness for teeth whitening
- Helps reduce tooth decay
- Removes Bad breath and odor from mouth.
- Creates a fragrance in the mouth.
- Massages the gums for healthier teeth
- Effectively cleans between teeth due to its parallel bristles.
- Increases salivation and hence inhibits dry mouth (Xerostomia)
How To Use It ?
To use the natural toothbrush: Remove the stick from the package and trim or chew the bark off one end of the stick; about a 1/2 inch. Chew on the exposed end until the twig forms bristles. Brush as usual. No toothpaste required. The natural toothbrush will freshen the mouth. Every few days (when bristles look like an old broom) cut off the exposed bristles, peel bark and start anew. The natural toothbrush should be kept in a clean place.
To soften the bristles should they become dry, it should be soaked in rose water. It’s suggested the brush should be cut fresh to ensure proper hygiene every time it is used.
Now, while this tree can be found in Africa, the Middle East and the Arabian Peninsula we realize you probably don’t want to travel that far to get it. These natural toothbrushes are available on line, are vacuum sealed, and perfect to pop into your backpack or prep bag.
To read more please go on over to American Preppers Network.
Are you $#%&!@*ing serious ?!you call yourself a survivalist ?!worried about $#%&!@*ing toothpaste ,get a $#%&!@*ing clue you losers !!!!!if they’re telling you about toothpaste you’re probably not in a real survival situation are you ?!!
You need your mouth washed out
Our forefathers did just fine. Albeit lot of them are dead.
@[100000364234965:2048:Derek Renfroe]…any thoughts?
Interesting read. Would need to read up on some more sources. The other option is to load up on plenty of toothbrushes and travel size toothpastes. Neither really go “bad.” Baking soda may be used if toothpaste runs out as well. I’m not sure how prevalent these may be in nature and certainly wouldn’t be available in the event of a blackout. The other consideration regarding these is that long term storage would most likely result in the items being too dried out to use. I’d have to read up on the reviews and recommendations regarding use after long term storage. I do know that Native Americans used similar methods of cleaning their teeth. Small, dried and stripped corn cobs that have been softened may also be used as primitive style toothbrushes. They don’t really have any disinfectant properties but may be used in a pinch (and are readily available).
Love it..u so smart
Lol I do what I can do when I can do it